# Gov Handbook: Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada > 12 answers about local government in Burns Lake. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/llms-full.txt ## Building, renovating and your property - [Burns Lake building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/building-permit.md): In Burns Lake you need a building permit before constructing a building or structure, changing its class of occupancy, or placing a manufactured home. The Village's bylaw sets the rules, but permits are handled by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) at 250-692-3195. - [Burns Lake fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/fence-rules.md): In Burns Lake the Building Bylaw does not require a building permit for a fence. The Zoning Bylaw limits height to 1.2 m in the front area and 2.0 m elsewhere on the lot, with higher limits in some zones. - [Burns Lake permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): In Burns Lake a detached shed of 10 m² (108 sq. ft.) or less and a deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft.) above grade do not need a building permit. Larger or attached sheds, higher decks, garages and carports do. Zoning rules apply to all of them. - [Burns Lake zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/zoning-lookup.md): In Burns Lake, check the zoning map (Schedule 3) in the Village's consolidated Zoning Bylaw No. 880, or the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) Web Mapping Site. Village planning can confirm: 250-692-7587 or planning@burnslake.ca. - [Burns Lake secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/secondary-suite.md): In Burns Lake a secondary suite is allowed inside the main dwelling in the RR1, UR, R1, R2, R3, C1 and C2 zones, and in R5 with a duplex or semi-detached home. One suite per dwelling. The bylaw lists no coach house or garden suite. ## Garbage, recycling and waste - [Burns Lake garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/garbage-collection.md): In Burns Lake, residential garbage is collected every Wednesday and commercial garbage on Tuesday and Friday. Put your bin out by 7:00 a.m. with the lid closed. One bin per household per week is collected. The fee is $118.45 a year. ## Water, sewer, roads and snow - [Burns Lake watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/water-restrictions.md): In Burns Lake, water restrictions are enforced from May 15 to September 15 each year. Water lawns and gardens only between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m.: odd house numbers on odd-numbered days, even house numbers on even-numbered days. Light hand watering is allowed any time. ## Pets, animals and wildlife - [Burns Lake dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/dog-licence.md): In Burns Lake, the Village issues dog licences at the Village office. Owners are asked to buy or renew one every year. The fee is $20 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $60 a year for an intact dog over four months old. - [Burns Lake backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/backyard-chickens.md): In Burns Lake, up to six hens are allowed in the R1 (Residential Low Density) zone only, with no roosters. Beehives are allowed in the R1 zone, up to 4 on lots over 1830 m² and 2 on smaller lots. The Village's zoning bylaw sets the rules. ## Bylaws, noise and complaints - [Burns Lake backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/backyard-fire.md): In Burns Lake, campfires are allowed if they follow BC Wildfire regulations, and no burning permit is needed for small backyard burning. For any large outdoor burning, contact the Director of Protective Services, Rob Krause, at 250-692-7587 ext 2012. ## Starting and running a business - [Burns Lake home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/home-based-business.md): Yes, in Burns Lake home occupations are allowed in the RR1, UR, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 zones if they use no more than 55 m² of the dwelling and meet the Zoning Bylaw's other limits. Whether you also need a business licence could not be confirmed. ## Housing and renting - [Burns Lake short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/short-term-rental.md): Burns Lake's Zoning Bylaw has no short-term rental use. It allows a bed and breakfast as a home occupation in most residential zones, and tourist accommodation in the C4 zone. Whole-home rentals are not addressed. Provincial registration applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days. ## Zoning - [All 17 zones in Burns Lake, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/zoning/index.json) - Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St